Murder at the British Museum

This book was a delight and hard to put down. The murder of a professor was the main story line, but the information of the professor’s subject was very informative and interesting. One of the units I taught was on the King Arthur legend. I have always been fascinated by the legend and have done extensive research on King Arthur. Mr. Eldridge also has done his research which was tied in beautifully with the storyline. Greed, pride, and plagiarism are the reasons for the murders which were very cleverly done. This mystery was enjoyable and informative. Mr. Eldridge’s writing style is easy to read, and it does keep the reader engaged and entertained. I highly recommend the novel.

This is the first book in the series that I've read but that didn't take away anything from the story. The mystery itself was interesting and well plotted with excellent characters. In particular, I really enjoy when the female protagonist is both strong and intelligent but not too out of character for the time period and we have that here with Abigail. I'll definitely check out the previous book in the series.

1894, England and when a respected professor and author is found dead in the gentleman's conveniences in the British Museum, Sir Jasper Stone, curate in charge decides to employ private enquiry agents to aid the police. Daniel Wilson is an ex-Scotland Yard Inspector and his partner Abigail Fenton, an archaeologist are employed.
Professor Lance Pickering was at the Museum to give a talk to promote his new book and the museum's new exhibition concerning King Arthur.
But what could be the possible motive for his death, especially when this is not the last murder. Is there a connection between the two.
An enjoyable and interesting Victorian mystery. A delightful read with its likeable array of characters.

Thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book to read and review.

I enjoyed this story set in 1894 in the British Museum in London. Daniel Wilson is a private investigator and former police detective, and with his companion, Abigail Fenton, he has been hired to look into the murder of a historian at the museum. Although Scotland Yard is investigating the murder, Daniel and Abigail are to protect the reputation of the museum while also finding the killer. Abigail is an interesting female - she is a scholar of Egyptian and Palestinian history and has recently spent time on a dig at Hadrian's Wall. She's very modern, and lives with Daniel without being married to him (a big deal for the upper classes). Their sleuthing takes them all over London, sometimes into slum areas and also into the finest homes. It was interesting to learn about Ambrosius Aurelianus, a living man who may have been the real King Arthur. Also, it was fascinating to learn about the tunnels under London. I would love to read more in this series.

I received this ARC via Netgalley and Allison & Busby in return for an honest review. I loved this book! Its the second book in a series but easily read as a stand-alone. Abigail Fenton, archeologist, and Daniel Wilson, former police detective, have joined their personal and professional lives to establish a private investigations office in 1894 London. This story involves the British Museum and a new exhibit on the various legends and 'truths' of the Arthurian history. When the author of a related book is murdered, the museum hires Abigail and Daniel to look into both his murder and several, possibly related vandalisms. When a second murder occurs, things get even more challenging, particularly because the Scotland Yard Detective Chief Inspector wants nothing to do with Daniel and Abigail. Luckily, Daniel still has friends on the force who help him. The characters are very well written and I appreciate the attention to detail of the facts and myths that Mr. Eldridge provides to discuss the Arthurian stories, as well as his development of the stories characters. I really look forward to the third book in this series and will read the first.

This is the second book in the Museum Mysteries series. In 1894 former Scotland Yard detective, now private investigator Daniel Wilson and his partner, archaeologist, Abigail Fenton are asked by the British Museum to help find the person who murdered a scholar at the museum. This is a well-researched mystery, full of twists and turns. I loved the descriptions of Victorian London and the characters. I have not read the first book in this series but I will be now!

Really enjoyed this period murder mystery.
Set in Victorian London, former police detective, Daniel Wilson and archaeologist Abigail Fenton are called in to solve a murder at the British Museum.
An eminent historian has been murdered and the clues to the killer could be found in the new exhibition.
Lots of twists and turns this keeps you interested right to the end. The relationship between Daniel and Abigail is an interesting dynamic.
A good read if you like a murder mystery.
Thanks Netgalley for the advanced copy in return for a review.

Very well written and interesting book. It really grabs your attention from the first page, which is something that is incredibly difficult to achieve. I highly recommend this!